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China arrivals rise to 17% of pre-Covid, air reconnections to lift momentum
15 May 2023   /

China arrivals rise to 17% of pre-Covid, air reconnections to lift momentum

Visitor numbers from China are expected to pick up over winter, with good growth to be seen by summer.


TRENZ 2023: What can NZ tourism do better for the Chinese market?
11 May 2023   /

TRENZ 2023: What can NZ tourism do better for the Chinese market?

A panel of experts at Auckland Airport’s Tourism Forum outline how NZ can better serve Chinese visitors as they start to return.


NZ appeal strong in China with 9 million active considerers ‘ready to book’ – TNZ
16 Mar 2023   /

NZ appeal strong in China with 9 million active considerers ‘ready to book’ – TNZ

TNZ says the country is in a strong position as a destination of choice for Chinese travellers.


Chinese tour groups return “faster than expected” with strong demand being seen
6 Mar 2023   /

Chinese tour groups return “faster than expected” with strong demand being seen

The return of Chinese tour groups is happening faster than some industry professionals expected with strong demand for New Zealand being seen by market specialists.


Airlines ramp up China services as first tour groups land
3 Mar 2023   /

Airlines ramp up China services as first tour groups land

“It’s going to provide a late summer boost to the tourism sector,” says Auckland Airport’s Scott Tasker.


Why tourism can expect a different kind of Chinese visitor
2 Mar 2023   /

Why tourism can expect a different kind of Chinese visitor

Tourism businesses will need to focus on changes in Chinese tourist thinking and priorities to serve the market as it returns to New Zealand.


Chinese tour groups are on their way – is NZ ready?
28 Feb 2023   /

Chinese tour groups are on their way – is NZ ready?

Tour groups will soon start arriving in volume but is the country ready to welcome back one of its most important source markets?


Westpac: Chinese visitors to give NZ tourism ‘second wind’
28 Feb 2023   /

Westpac: Chinese visitors to give NZ tourism ‘second wind’

The return of Chinese tourists and students will give New Zealand’s economy a welcome boost this year as domestic demand wanes, says Westpac.


Could Chinese visitors help save NZ from recession?
16 Feb 2023   /

Could Chinese visitors help save NZ from recession?

Even if demand surged over 2023, it would take time for supply – in this case, airline capacity – to catch up, says the bank.


The Chinese are coming but what type of NZ experiences do they want?
9 Feb 2023   /

The Chinese are coming but what type of NZ experiences do they want?

NZ’s reputation as an outdoor experiential destination could help drive Chinese visitation.


Air NZ ramps up China services
24 Jan 2023   /

Air NZ ramps up China services

Air New Zealand is adding additional capacity to its Shanghai services to meet demand from China.


Chinese FITs on their way with NZ desire strong…
23 Jan 2023   /

Chinese FITs on their way with NZ desire strong…

CTS’ Lisa Li says the first significant tranche of visitors will arrive for Easter but NZ must become more efficient at processing visas.


…as China grants permission for outbound group travel to NZ
23 Jan 2023  

…as China grants permission for outbound group travel to NZ

NZ is one of 20 countries selected as part of a pilot programme allowing travel agencies to restart outbound group travel.


NZ pilots welcome China reconnections
16 Jan 2023   /

NZ pilots welcome China reconnections

The New Zealand Air Line Pilots’ Association says the return of Air New Zealand’s services to China marks the close of a “traumatic” era for aviation during Covid.


Wednesday Letter: NZ still a ‘dream destination’ for China
30 Nov 2022   /

Wednesday Letter: NZ still a ‘dream destination’ for China

CTS’ Lisa Li on how the Chinese visitor recovery could look for NZ tourism.


…while NZ tourism must be ready for reshaped Chinese market post-Covid – report
30 Nov 2022   /

…while NZ tourism must be ready for reshaped Chinese market post-Covid – report

The pandemic has likely reshaped the Chinese visitor market and accelerated trends that were only just starting to appear before international travel largely came to a halt in 2020.


TNZ, MBIE update China ADS code
7 Jun 2022   /

TNZ, MBIE update China ADS code

Tourism New Zealand and The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment have updated the Code of Conduct for China Approved Destination Status for inbound tour operators and tour guides.


China’s ‘revenge travel’ bodes well for NZ… but not until 2023
5 May 2022   /

China’s ‘revenge travel’ bodes well for NZ… but not until 2023

New Zealand has some advantages once the Chinese government allows its citizens to travel for leisure again.


Few China ITOs left as Lunar New Year holidays start
1 Feb 2022   /

Few China ITOs left as Lunar New Year holidays start

From catering for some of the 400k visitors annually from China, almost all the specialist ITOs have shut their doors.


Air NZ extends Air China alliance despite geopolitics
3 May 2021   /

Air NZ extends Air China alliance despite geopolitics

The airline alliance was first signed in a less fraught era of international politics.


What’s in the upgraded China FTA for tourism? One small benefit
28 Jan 2021   /

What’s in the upgraded China FTA for tourism? One small benefit

A change to visa categories should make it easier for tourism operators to plug Chinese language skills gaps.


Chinese travellers fear discrimination – Tourism NZ
2 Sep 2020   /

Chinese travellers fear discrimination – Tourism NZ

Convincing potential Chinese travellers they will not be discriminated against when they land in New Zealand is a key issue for Tourism New Zealand.


Chinese-owned tourism businesses cash stretched
10 Mar 2020   /

Chinese-owned tourism businesses cash stretched

A survey of Chinese-owned businesses in New Zealand shows tourism operators are seeing fewer customers and their cash flows will only last about three months.


Hastings delays China tourism competition
4 Feb 2020   /

Hastings delays China tourism competition

Hastings District Council has delayed its Amazing China-Hastings Year of Tourism competition because of the coronavirus outbreak.


Nearly 10k Chinese cancellations confirmed
31 Jan 2020   /

Nearly 10k Chinese cancellations confirmed

Around 20% of the potential market has cancelled already with more expected in coming days.


Tourism now more exposed to China-led disruptions – ASB
29 Jan 2020   /

Tourism now more exposed to China-led disruptions – ASB

NZ tourism is now more exposed to falls in the Chinese market than it was in the SARS crisis of 2003, says ASB.


Coronavirus: Cancellations, postponements pour in
28 Jan 2020   /

Coronavirus: Cancellations, postponements pour in

The sector is bracing for the impact of the outbreak although estimates vary on its longterm effect.


Coronavirus: Queenstown rumours swirl as Boult warns against “racism”
28 Jan 2020   /

Coronavirus: Queenstown rumours swirl as Boult warns against “racism”

A suspected case is being investigated in Queenstown as Jim Boult warns against “racism and xenophobia”.


Coronavirus: Tourism share prices slide
28 Jan 2020   /

Coronavirus: Tourism share prices slide

NZX-listed tourism companies are starting to feel the effects of the outbreak.


Coronavirus: VSEAG monitoring outbreak – MBIE
28 Jan 2020   /

Coronavirus: VSEAG monitoring outbreak – MBIE

Operators are urged to inform TNZ of cancellations so it can collate and share information.


Coronavirus: Group ban risks nearly 30% of Chinese market
27 Jan 2020   /

Coronavirus: Group ban risks nearly 30% of Chinese market

The Chinese Govt ban on outbound tours will hit a significant proportion of NZ’s second-largest source market.


Rotorua showcase deepens links to its $40m Chinese market
27 Jan 2020   /

Rotorua showcase deepens links to its $40m Chinese market

Destination Rotorua’s annual Chinese New Year event has taken place in Auckland as the Year of the Rat is ushered in.


No plans for coronavirus screening at NZ airports – Govt
22 Jan 2020   /

No plans for coronavirus screening at NZ airports – Govt

Overseas airports are screening for the lethal strain from China but the Ministry of Health is not in favour.


NZ risks $500m from fall in China arrivals – TNZ
21 Jan 2020   /

NZ risks $500m from fall in China arrivals – TNZ

A continuing drop in the China market could see the country miss out on half-a-billion dollars over the next two years.


Shanghai centre of attention for Air NZ China strategy
14 Jan 2020   /

Shanghai centre of attention for Air NZ China strategy

The airline is focused on the Chinese city following a “challenging” 2019.


Destination Rotorua, Christchurch Airport partner to target Chinese market
18 Dec 2019   /

Destination Rotorua, Christchurch Airport partner to target Chinese market

Destination Rotorua has partnered with Christchurch Airport to adopt Chinese smartphone app Alipay in a bid to help Rotorua businesses be more successful in the Chinese market. 


China-Hastings Year of Tourism school contest kicks off
3 Dec 2019  

China-Hastings Year of Tourism school contest kicks off

The first of the gifts that are the heart of the Amazing China-Hastings Year of Tourism secondary school competition have arrived.


Minister: China-NZ Year of Tourism “not about numbers”
14 Nov 2019   /

Minister: China-NZ Year of Tourism “not about numbers”

Kelvin Davis rejects criticism from National that the Govt has been ‘distracted’ over the China-NZ Year of Tourism.


ATEED launches destination guide on WeChat
13 Nov 2019   /

ATEED launches destination guide on WeChat

Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development has launched a destination guide on Chinese social platform WeChat.


Special gifts for China-NZ Year of Tourism
13 Nov 2019   /

Special gifts for China-NZ Year of Tourism

A kapa haka performance and special carving have been given by Te Puia | New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute in the official China-New Zealand Year of Tourism closing ceremony.


Tourism missing out on $173m because of ‘distracted Govt’ – McClay
13 Nov 2019   /

Tourism missing out on $173m because of ‘distracted Govt’ – McClay

A ‘distracted’ Government has failed to deliver on China tourism, according to the National Party.


TNZ jumps on China’s Singles Day with $327k investment
8 Nov 2019   /

TNZ jumps on China’s Singles Day with $327k investment

Tourism New Zealand has spent $327k on a campaign to run during China’s one-day shopping extravaganza, Singles Day, in a bid to promote New Zealand as a holiday destination.


Davis to attend China-NZ Year of Tourism closing ceremony
6 Nov 2019  

Davis to attend China-NZ Year of Tourism closing ceremony

Tourism minister Kelvin Davis will fly to China on Friday for the China-New Zealand Year of Tourism closing ceremony.


NZ-China FTA upgrade boosts Chinese tour guide numbers
5 Nov 2019   /

NZ-China FTA upgrade boosts Chinese tour guide numbers

Operators will find it easier to employ Chinese tour guides under the new free trade agreement, says the govt.


Davis heads to China for 2019 China-New Zealand Year of Tourism
20 Jun 2019   /

Davis heads to China for 2019 China-New Zealand Year of Tourism

Tourism minister Kelvin Davis is flying to China tomorrow to meet with minister of culture and tourism Luo Shugang, other political leaders and senior tourism officials to discuss future tourism cooperation opportunities.


SKYCITY wins China tourism growth award
12 Jun 2019   /

SKYCITY wins China tourism growth award

SKYCITY Entertainment Group has won the Contribution to the Growth of Chinese Tourism in New Zealand accolade at the HSBC New Zealand China Trade Association Awards.


Tourism NZ partners with Chinese tech giant Tencent
2 May 2019  

Tourism NZ partners with Chinese tech giant Tencent

Tourism New Zealand has partnered with China’s tech giant Tencent Holdings to keep NZ “top of mind” for high-value Chinese visitors. 


Parker talks tourism in China
29 Apr 2019  

Parker talks tourism in China

Tourism was on the agenda of last week’s official government visit to China led by the Minister for Trade and Export Growth, David Parker. 


China visitor numbers dive 26% in February
12 Apr 2019   /

China visitor numbers dive 26% in February

The drop contributed to an overall dip in total February arrivals to 417,900, down 1.3% on the same month last year. 


Chinese New Year arrivals fall 9% – TIA
2 Apr 2019   /

Chinese New Year arrivals fall 9% – TIA

China arrivals to New Zealand during the Chinese New Year Holiday period fell 9% on last year’s record level, according to an analysis by Tourism Industry Aotearoa.